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With today's start of the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week, CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech is marking the occasion with several activities and updates on its efforts to expand and diversify the U.S. information technology (IT) workforce....

iTherapy, LLC just released an "Unreal" edutainment app for people with autism, funded by Epic Megagrant and powered by Epic's Unreal Engine technology. In collaboration with Elara Systems, iTherapy has created InnerVoice Unreal a comprehensive...

CareerEco and Bender Consulting Services are partnering again on November 16, 2021, to host a virtual job fair bringing employers and nationwide talent together. The fair, which will be hosted from 9am to 6pm Eastern, is open to experienced and...

Roots Food Group, a mission-driven technology, healthcare, philanthropic and food company that believes in creating healthy outcomes through 'Food is Medicine', has launched FeedingTheBlind.org, a nonprofit organization that strives to break barriers...

Hewitt takes on the challenge to be the first disabled person to trek from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unsupported and unassisted Hewitt aims to complete the 1,000KM polar trek in 45 days arriving at the South Pole ahead of the centenary...

With the rise in autism and developmental disability rates, the need for easy access to helpful information and local resources is greater than ever.  One of the first, and often most challenging, steps towards finding help for a child is to locate...

Hearing First, a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources, support, and stories of hope for families with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and seeking a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) outcome, has received two prestigious 2021 WebAwards...

TrueCar, Inc. , the most efficient and transparent online destination to find a car, is partnering with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and AutoNation, America's largest and most admired automotive retailer, to award a much needed new vehicle to...

Union Pacific Railroad's Community Ties Giving Program awarded $5.5 million in local grants to 576 nonprofit organizations, with 81% going to local organizations that align with Union Pacific's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) values....

Nearabl, an indoor navigation iPhone application for anyone that needs information in order to navigate to safety. It enables users to instantly access visually rich and real-time evacuation navigation paths for their tenants. More information can be...

Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown today released the following statement on the passing of Engracia Figueroa, a disability activist who passed after an airline damaged her custom wheelchair:...

Nearabl, an indoor navigation iPhone application for anyone that needs information in order to navigate to safety. It enables users to instantly access visually rich and real-time evacuation navigation paths for their tenants. More information can be...

The peak concurrent viewers of S11 livestreams increased over 150% year-over-year on Bilibili. More than 100 million users watched League of Legends-related content on the platform during the tournament. Bilibili uploaders submitted over 400,000...

Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC) athlete Tommy Shimoda has once again made history by being the first athlete with intellectual disabilities to become a recipient of the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois' highest...

Caregiver Inc., a leading provider of long-term care services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced today it has acquired four companies, continuing their rapid growth and expanding services in Indiana and...

Wheelchair Securement Operators face a common challenge: the nature of traditional 4-Point securement can be both complex and highly customized. In a transportation fleet, every vehicle could potentially have a different securement system, making the...

Analytics leader SAS and programmable robot maker Sphero® are helping students with visual impairments learn to code using robots and specially designed lessons. Coding and computer science skills are highly valued in today's classrooms and careers....

Over the last decade, Eric Power has helped thousands of fellow vets plagued by PTSD, helping them to obtain their disability benefits and navigating post-military life. He was recently awarded a star on the Las Vegas Blvd. Walk of Fame (with the...

National charity Prosper Canada and the Steering Committee of the national ABLE Financial Empowerment Network are proud to host the 2021 ABLE Virtual Series ? Recover and Rebuild: Helping Canadians build financial security during the pandemic and...

In October, the major employment indicators for people with disabilities reached their highest recorded levels since September 2008, when reporting for this cohort was begun by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), according to today's National...

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise, announced the appointment of its new president and chief executive officer, Richard Belden, effective Nov. 1, 2021....

Date: November 4, 2021 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location: O.Noir Restaurant ? 124 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montréal, QC O.NOIR offers a 'dine in the dark' experience.  Guests are in complete darkness.  A visual experience, guests will gain a small...

Global leaders in ethical Ai in hiring, PredictiveHire has applauded the initiative of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)  to ensure that AI complies with federal civil rights law when used in hiring. PredictiveHire CEO Barb...

Gabriella White, LLC, parent company to Summer Classics and Gabby is delighted to announce its continuation of their national partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). The fundraising relationship between Gabriella White...

United Spinal Association is pleased to announce that it will host a virtual gala and community event on Wednesday, November 10 at 6 pm EST, to celebrate 75 years of progress in building an inclusive world for people living with spinal cord injuries...

While many parents are delighted that the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for children younger than 12, many youngsters are terrified by the prospect of getting a shot. This is especially true for some children with special needs. Justine...

In recognition of their commitment to stand tall on the front lines throughout the COVID crisis and continue to serve individuals with developmental disabilities,  today OnSeen announced a Special Offer on its LiveCare Solution for DD Providers...

In his recent opening address to the G20, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi highlighted vaccine inequity, emphasizing the fact that only 3% of eligible people living in the world's poorest nations had received any form of COVID-19 vaccine, versus...

Education Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading provider of continuing education for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists is pleased to offer the highly popular seminar Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and...

The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, today urged House and Senate leaders to restore a critical provision to the Build Back Better legislation scheduled for a vote this...

More than 16.1 million American adults suffer from major depression. While 65% receive proper treatment, the other 35% are unable to afford any type of treatment or care. Klarisana is on a mission to change that. As more and more studies have proven...

2Gether International is honored to announce our groundbreaking partnership with visionary and global leader, Wendy Diamond, Founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), along with the Loreen Arbus Foundation, in the very first...

Avion Solutions' newly-launched employee-led giving fund, Avion Takes Action has awarded $15,000 in grant funding to support programs focused on improving the lives of children and caring for disabled adults in the Greater Huntsville community. Grant...

Help at Home, a leading national provider of in-home, person-centered care for seniors and people with disabilities, announced the expansion of its Detroit-based Michigan business into three new locations that include Southfield, Warren and Dearborn....

Today, more than 230 organizations sent a letter to all 50 state governors urging them to maintain and expand licensure flexibilities enacted at the start of the pandemic for the duration of the federal public health emergency, to better address...

Parents to a teenaged son with cerebral palsy, Robin and Wayne Evans debut WyattWear bib collection for adolescents and adults with special needs at www.WyattWear.com.   ...

This year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme, America's Recovery ? Powered by Inclusion, is reflected in Kessler Foundation's pandemic-era research and grantmaking....

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a career and technical education district in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, recently named Margaret (Maggie) McClure a top performer in its Medical Assisting Program. McClure has Stargardt's macular...

"As persons with disabilities, we are 15 per cent of the population living on this planet. But looking at climate action decisions, you hardly find our rights and needs being considered," said Vladimir Cuk, Executive Director of the International...

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the "Company," or "JinkoSolar") , one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it worked with Catholic Charities Jacksonville ("CCBJAX") to provide refugees living...

'Ohana Health Plan announced today the recipients of its Hawaii Barrier Removal Fund program, which will distribute more than $80,000 in grants to providers across the state to help make healthcare more accessible for patients living with...

For the second consecutive month, unemployment declined for people with and without disabilities, according to today's National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) COVID Update. While this is a positive sign, experts caution that further...

Ready, Set, Gold! (RSG!), the 501(c)3 community program that matches Olympic and Paralympic athletes with schools to promote fitness and life-long healthy habits to students of all grade levels, has launched a monthly virtual series for the 2021-2022...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), in collaboration with Magic Wheelchair, launched this year's Instagram competition for a special Halloween costume giveaway for 2022 beginning today, October 25 through October 28. The competition launched...

The Born2Global Centre released an article that highlights the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)'s Korean Digital New Deal. As part of the Korean government MSIT, Born2Global Centre has played a crucial role by connecting Korean startups with...

The 26th Annual Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic is set to take place on Monday, October 25th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Roswell. Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is excited to welcome all golfers and sponsors to take part in the signature...

Doubling down on its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility through a new long-term partnership with Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), EoS Fitness presented the nonprofit with a check for $106,878.01 after fundraising across its 60+ gyms in...

Announced today, Award-winning writer and director Ann Hu will be launching the "1,000 Community Screening" movement with the New York City premiere of her latest film, Confetti, on October 28th at the AMC Lincoln Square 13. The premiere honors the...

For the first time in its over 50-year history, Special Olympics today launched a fitness campaign aimed at Hispanic athletes with intellectual disabilities. The campaign, Escuela de Fuerza, which translates to School of Strength, drops at a key...

This week, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) hosted the virtual Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit, welcoming nearly 1,000 registrants from 33 countries for one of the largest and most important global events in...